Bruceton Mills, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 1,317/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $34,575 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $100,465 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $792/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bruceton Mills, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,667
25% below
$34,575 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $100,465
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bruceton Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bruceton Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
68%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bruceton Mills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bruceton Mills residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bruceton Mills is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,465. Median rent is $792/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

8.7% of adults in Bruceton Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bruceton Mills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$34,575
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$792
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$100,465
Housing Units36
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,527 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bruceton Mills was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.